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GermanyGermany Unemployed Persons climbed to 3.0M in August 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased August 2026
Germany Unemployed Persons climbed to 3.0M in August 2026, up 0.0M from July's 2.99M reading. The reading matched the 3M consensus. Unemployed Persons has now risen for 3 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Unemployed Persons averaged 2.99M, vs 2.99M in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 93rd percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
2.996
Actual
3
Consensus
2.993
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.02 million
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: 2.99
Actual: 3.0
Error: +-0
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.75 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| EUR/GBP | ▼ Inverse | −0.49 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Unemployed Persons (Germany) was reported at 3.00 million in August 2026. This missed the market consensus of 3.00 million by 0.00 million. The reading rose from the previous value of 2.99 million. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 2.98 million, ranging from 2.97 million to 3.00 million across 11 releases. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 2.99 million, up from the prior three at 2.98 million. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.01 million) is lower than the prior year (σ 0.05 million). In August readings over the past 3 years, Unemployed Persons has averaged 2.92 million.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with EUR/JPY (Bearish EUR). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/GBP, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.02 million.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for September 30, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Wholesale Prices MoM (Sep 15) and Wholesale Prices YoY (Sep 15).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 2026.
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Unemployed Persons - DE
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About Unemployed Persons — Germany
DEFINITION
Unemployed Persons is a financial indicator that measures the number of individuals who are currently without a job but are actively seeking employment. This data is used to assess the overall health of the labor market and can provide insights into the state of the economy. A high number of unemployed persons may indicate a weak job market, while a low number may suggest a strong economy with ample job opportunities. This indicator is closely monitored by policymakers, businesses, and investors to make informed decisions about economic policies, hiring practices, and investment strategies.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Aug 2026): actual 2.996 M, consensus 3 M. Prior reading (Jul 2026): 2.993 M. Before that (Jun 2026): 2.984 M.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook diverging from that direction. The 1-month and 3-month horizons disagree, suggesting a mixed signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with EUR/JPY (Bearish EUR, r=-0.75) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - DE Events
| Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | DE | Wholesale Prices MoM | 0.2 | 0.1 | -0.60 | Medium | |
| 06:00 | DE | Wholesale Prices YoY | 5.3 | 6.2 | 5.35 | Medium | |
| 09:00 | DE | ZEW Economic Sentiment Index | 34.2 | 37 | 45.25 | High | |
| 09:00 | DE | ZEW Current Conditions | -61.1 | -52.2 | -53.70 | Low | |
| 09:00 | DE | Economic Sentiment | 34.2 | 42.7 | 50.85 | Medium | |